Attach_1_Appendix_J__Aircraft_Cleaning_Standard_(2015-05-05).doc

N00019-15-R-0106 Appendix J

05 May 2015

UC-35 AIRCRAFT CLEANING STANDARD

A. Interior Appearance Standards:

1. Materials:

a. Burn Testing: All soft and hard goods, other than metals, used in refurbishment or modification must be shown to comply with FAR 25.853 and FAA AC 43-16, February 1994 by burn test only by an FAA approved facility. Certificates from the manufacturer stating “… material manufactured to meet FAR 25.853…” or similar comments are unacceptable as evidence of compliance. Materials include fabrics, carpets, seat belts, curtains, thermoplastic, high pressure laminates, paneling, adhesives, insulation, etc. The use of acrylic or modacrylic trim is not allowed and natural fibers are recommended.

2. Interior Replacement Criteria: The Contractor shall replace interior items that are no longer serviceable due to either severely or extensively damaged beyond economic repair or its condition makes it unusable. Those items include, but not limited to, carpeting, seat covers, cushions, head rest covers, arm rest covers, headliner materials, cabinets and partitions, toilet cushion cover, privacy curtain, cargo webbing, window frame cover and cabin side wall head vent covers. The Contractor is fully responsible for repairs and replacement.

3. Seat Covers:

a. Tears and cuts shall be repaired using comparable material and color. Stains shall be removed when possible. Seat covers shall be replaced when they become worn or damaged beyond repair, stained to the point they can no longer be cleaned, or when they detract from the aircraft appearance.

b. Cushions: Tears, cuts, wear and stains shall be treated in the same manner as the seat covers. Cushions shall be replaced if distorted or deteriorated to the point they detract from the aircraft appearance and are no longer serviceable.

c. Head Rest and Arm Rest Covers: These items shall be maintained to the same standards as seat covers.

4. Glareshield:

a. The glareshield shall be securely attached and clean. Damage and stains which cannot be repaired shall be cause for replacement.

5. Airstair Doors: Airstair doors shall be clean in appearance, without significant scuffs, stains, mars or scratches. Minor scratches and discoloration shall not be cause for replacement. Door treads shall be replaced when damaged or worn. Minor rips, tears and gouges shall be repaired. Corroded hardware shall be replaced.

6. Door Chain: The door chain shall be in good repair and maintained with proper tension to prevent damage to door structure. Frayed chain cover shall be replacement.

7. Bulkheads: Bulkheads shall be clean. Bulkheads shall be free of chips, dents, mars, gouges, stains and scratches. Chips, dents and scratches in excess of one quarter (1/4) inch shall be patched and filled and refinished as required. When several patches are evident or unsightly, the veneer shall be replaced. Partitions are treated in the same manner. Partitions and curtains shall be replaced if cleaning and/or repair does not restore their appearance to a condition that does not detract from aircraft appearance.

8. Headliners: The headliner shall be clean. Minor cracks, nicks, tears or stains shall be repaired or cleaned. Damaged headliners which cannot be repaired to acceptable standards in appearance shall be replaced.

9. Side Panels: Plastic, leather, naughahyde and carpeting material shall be clean in appearance. Minor stains, cuts, tears and cracks shall be repaired and cleaned. Damaged side panels which cannot be repaired shall be replaced. All material shall be firmly attached and shall present a smooth, wrinkle-free and sag-free appearance.

10. Baggage Compartment: The baggage compartment shall be clean in appearance. Discrepancies are treated in the same manner as the headliner, carpet and side panels.

11. Trim: All trim shall be clean. Plastic trim shall be repaired and refinished when possible and returned to service. Painted trim shall be refinished when minor repairs and the condition of the trim deteriorates in appearance. Metal trim which has corroded and cannot be restored shall be replaced. Wood trim shall be clean and free of scratches, mars, rubs, gouges, dents, etc. Dents, chips and scratches in wood trim exceeding one quarter (1/4) inch shall be filled and refinished to present a suitable appearance. Metal trim covered by adhesive backed vinyl shall be smooth, tight and blister free. Minor defects such as cracks, scratches or dents less than one quarter (1/4) inch shall be acceptable. All trim shall present a smooth, clean appearance.

12. Carpet:

a. The carpeting shall be clean and free from stains, rips and tears. Carpets shall be repaired or replaced when edges become frayed or stains cannot be removed. Cuts and tears greater than one (1) inch shall be cause for replacement. Do not degrade flame-proofing. All floor carpet shall be secured by means of Velcro fasteners. All carpet shall match in quality and color. The carpet edges shall be surged, sealed or bound.

b. Clean professionally at least every six months.

13. Carpet runners and floor mats: Tears of less than one (1) inch shall be repaired. Tears of greater than one (1) inch or a worn appearance warrant replacement.

14. Cabinet Knobs and Pulls: Repair or replace when damaged.

15. Sun Shade (Cockpit): Repair or replace when cracked or broken.

16. Tables: Repairs shall be made to any component that is damaged or marred. This includes replacement of pulls, knobs, tracks or panels. Replace if repairs detract from appearance.

B. Exterior Appearance Standards:

1. Touch Up Painting:

a. Repaint or touch up, immediately upon discovery, any area that exposes bare metal. All touch up areas shall be properly feathered, sanded, primed, and painted in accordance with the Maintenance Manuals to match existing colors.

b. Extensive touch up requirements shall be deferred no later than the next scheduled phase inspection.